Holy Cross News
February 6, 2024
Sign up for 20 Hours Adoration For Life HERE. We need those to be in the sanctuary and staff the door to let in worshippers. Friday, Feb 16th 7pm -Sat, Feb 16th at 3pm.
Please help the St Gianna Pro-Life ministry support the women in the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Mentorship Program with baby shower gifts on Feb 22! See below under "Parish News" and get a gift HERE.
Panakes with the Pastoral Council! Come enjoy pancakes on Shrove Tuesday hosted by the Pastoral Council. Enjoy some fellowship the eve before Ash Wednesday. All are welcome!
Bring your blessed palms from last year to be used for ashes on Ash Wednesday. There is a basket in the Commons.
There is daily rosary before Mass at 8:35am except Wednesdays when it is after Mass at 9:30. Come pray!
This Sunday, February 11th is the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Readings are HERE.
The 2024 Annual Diocesan Appeal begins the weekend of Feb 17/18. See below under Finacial Information on how to donate or click HERE.
Sunday Formation Opportunity! Come in between Masses at 9:30am to learn more about Christ is the Healer: The Saga of How Grace Overcomes Sin.
This weekend is the "Souper" Bowl! Bring your canned soups to donate for your favorite team to win!
Bins will be in the Commons.
Upcoming Calendar Events
This Week
Feb 6 Adult Formation, Introduction to the Prophets, 10am and 6:30pm in Commons
Feb 6 Men of the Cross, 4pm in Commons
Feb 7 Rosary prayer after Mass
Feb 7 St Clare Prayer Shawl Ministry, noon in library
Feb 7 Pastoral Council Meeting, 5:30pm
Feb 8 Women's Bible study, 10am in Commons
Feb 9-11 Diocesan Youth Convention in Richmond
Feb 11 Formation Talk: Christ is the Healer! The Saga of How Grace Overcomes Sin. 9:30am in Commons
Feb 10/11 St Jude Circle Bake Sale at all Masses
Feb 10/11 Blood pressures taken after all Masses
Feb 12 Cenacle of Divine Mercy, 9:45am in Commons
Feb 12 St Mother Teresa Pastoral Care Meeting, 11:45am in upstairs classroom
Feb 12 Becoming Catholic, 7pm
Upcoming
Feb 13 Mardi Gras Pancake Supper, 6pm
Feb 14 Ash Wednesday, Masses at noon and 6pm
Feb 15 Women's Bible study, 10am in Commons
Feb 15 Lenten Penance Service, 7pm
Feb 16 Soup and Stations begin with start of 20 hour Adoration for Life, 6pm
Feb 17 Rite of Election, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Roanoke, 10am
Feb 19 Holy Cross closed, Presidents day
Feb 20 Adult Formation, the Prophets, 10am and 6:30pm
Feb 20 Men of the Cross, 4pm in Commons
Feb 21 March for Life in Richmond
Feb 22 Women's Bible Study, 10am in Upstairs Classroom
Feb 22 Blue Ridge Pregnancy Baby Shower at Holy Cross 10am
Feb 22 Confirmation, St Thomas More Parish, 7pm
Feb 23 Soup and Stations, 6pm
Feb 24 Becoming Catholic Retreat, 8:30am-1:30pm
Feb 26 Cenacle of Divine Mercy, 9:45am
Feb 26 Synod Gathering, 6:30 Upstairs in large classroom
Feb 26 Becoming Catholic, 7pm in Commons
Feb 28 Synod Gathering, 10am in Commons
March 16/17 Ladies of Charity Used Book Sale at all Masses
March 23 Easter Food Baskets will be packed/distributed to parishioners, 10am
April 20/21 Billy Cambell with Religious Goods at all Masses
May 10 Third annual Fairways to Heaven golf outing
May 30 Red Cross Blood Drive at Holy Cross
Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
Feb 7 Living Intention for Naama Levy
Feb 8 The People of Holy Cross and their intentions
Feb 9 + Melanie Vodounon
Feb 10 Living Intention for Jim Moody 4pm
Feb 11 +George O'Brien 8am
Feb 11 +Rosa Maria Cuadrado 11am
Feb 11 Anniversary of Jim and Mary Nullmeyer 2pm
Feb 12 Souls in Purgatory
Feb 13 No Mass, Fr Sal's day off
Parishioners to keep in prayer
Due to the graphic nature of some scenes, parental guidance is suggested.
Please pray for...
Todd Beck
Gloria Torres
That the People of Holy Cross may may encounter Jesus more fully in the Eucharist so our lives will be transformed.
If you would also like to be added to our Prayer Line of prayer warriors, or if you'd like strickly confidential prayer,
contact Irma Campbell at mincampbell@yahoo.com.
We welcome Lian Noah Cucul Lopez into the Body of Christ! Lian was baptized Sunday, Feb 4th! Congratulations!
Altar Flowers
The altar flowers
are offered to the Glory of God in honor of all service men and women, past, present and to come.
Given by the Headley Family
Mass Count
Feb 3/4
4pm 232
8am 171
11am 246
2pm 165
Total 814
We need your help with our 20 Hour Eucharistic Adoration for Life!
In preparation for the Richmond March for Life, Holy Cross will pray for 20 hours for LIFE in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.
We begin 7pm, Friday, February 16th and pray until 3pm on Saturday, February 17th. We need 2 volunteers to stay in the sanctuary, and one to staff the door in the Commons.
To sign up, click HERE.
Parish News
We are invited to participate in this synodal process here at Holy Cross!
We speak to the Church!
To read the overview of what is happening see below.
Toward Synod 2024
HOW can we be a synodal Church in mission?
There will be four weekly sessions in late February and March.
Two options of four sessions:
Monday evenings at 6:30pm (2/26, 3/4,11,18)
Wednesday mornings after Mass and Rosary at 10am (2/28, 3/6, 13, 20)
Wednesday mornings after Mass and Rosary at 10am (2/28, 3/6, 13, 20)
A Mini-Option:
Saturday, March 9 9:30-noon
Saturday, March 9 9:30-noon
The "can't come, send me stuff" option:
Contact Jerry Carney at gcarney@hsc.edu or by phone/text 434-315-1400.
Contact Jerry Carney at gcarney@hsc.edu or by phone/text 434-315-1400.
Join Holy Cross parishioners for the
VIRGINIA PRO-LIFE DAY!! Feb 21st
Meet lawmakers in the morning.
March for Life in the afternoon.
DAY SCHEDULE
- 7:30am Doors Open at Greater Richmond Convention Center
- 8:30am Gather in constituent groups
- 9:15am Short walk to General Assembly Offices
- 10:00am Senate Meetings
- 10:30am Delegate Meetings
- 11:00 am Appear in House/Senate Galleries during sessions
- 11:00 am March for Life Rally (@ clocktower)
- 12:00pm Virginia March for Life
To learn more, click HERE.
If interested in going, contact Kaky Bowden at kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org
The Blue Ridge Life Center exists to embrace all families in our community by supporting them practically and emotionally through education and resource support. We have parishioners who are currently mentoring ten women in parenting and life skills who are expecting children soon!
To learn more about the BRPC and the Life Skills mentorship classes, click HERE.
We want to honor these pregnant women with a BABY Shower on Thursday, February 22 at 10am at Holy Cross. Please help by providing a desired item on their list or donating to our baby shower fund.
Please find a gift HERE on the registry to purchase for a mom. Sign up sheets for gifts will also be availbale in the Commons this weekend.
Faith Formation
Sunday Formation Opportunity!
Christ is the Healer!
The Saga of How Grace Overcomes Sin
An exploration of how Christ is the Physician of our souls and body and the methods available for our healing from sin
Sunday, February 11th at 9:30 in the Commons
Presentation by Tom Pratuch
All are welcome!
New Adult Formation focus!!
Come learn more about these prophets:
Hosea, Jonah and Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekial
Tuesdays 10am or 6:30pm
Feb 6 Introduction
Feb 13 NO session: Pancake supper
Feb 20 Hosea
Feb 27 Jonah
Mar 5 Isaiah Pt 1
Mar 12 Isaiah Pt 2
Mar 19 Jeremiah
Mar 26 Ezekial
What is a prophet? The word prophet means “to speak for.” A prophet, then, is someone who speaks for God. When God wanted to speak to his people, he often chose someone to remind them of the covenant and its promises.
Come learn more!!
Questions about the Church or our Catholic Faith?
Our apologists from "My Neighbor Said" can give you the answers!
My Neighbor Said:
"“Was the Good Thief Saved Without Receiving the Holy Spirit, Since the Holy Spirit Did Not Come Until Pentecost?”
See what the Church teaches below.
Ministries
"Souper" Bowl Time this weekend!
Donate canned soup to your favorite team to see which team collects the most!
Bins are in the Commons.
Holy Cross
St Jude Circle is hosting a Bake Sale at all the Masses the weekend of February 10th and 11th.
Please help their efforts by baking breads, pies, cakes, cookies and more to support the sale. Bring items the weekend of the sale.
All money raised will support the following local charities of Interfaith Outreach, Miriam's House and Rush Homes.
Thank you!
Ladies of Charity Used Book Sale
Saturday, March 16th 9am -noon
Saturday/Sunday March 16th/17th after all Masses
Clean out your bookshelves, attic and basement
Drop old books on the tables in the Commons from
Feb 17th to March 10th
Also include puzzles and games with all pieces, audio books, CD's and tapes.
NO Reader's Digest editions, encyclopedias or magazines.
If you are unable to drop off books yourself, please call
Linda VanScooter @ 925-9430
Kathy Wesley @ 258-8037 or
Emily Sublett @ 385-1976.
Holy Cross hosts our first ever Ultreya in January
What is an Ultreya you might ask?
Ultreya is a follow-up to Cursillo. “Ultreya” is a Spanish word, derived from the original Latin, meaning Onward! It was said by pilgrims to greet and to encourage one another along the way. In Ultreya the local community of Cursillistas (those who have been on a Cursillo retreat weekend) come together to continue their Faith journey through song, prayer, a fourth-day witness, and round-table sharing. If you’ve lived Cursillo or are interested in learning more about it please join us and/or contact Mike Bergin (704-650-8966) or Matt Pietsch at (434-509-3840).
To learn more about what the Cursillo retreat weekend is , click hereHERE.
Spaghetti Dinner at St Francis of Assisi Church, Amherst
Come join us for a wonderful meal, either lunch or dinner or both!
Friday February 9th. 2024
11:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M.
The meal includes spaghetti and homemade sauce, meat or vegetarian, salad, garlic bread, beverage and homemade dessert.
Adults-$10. Children under 12 years old- $3.
Dine-in or take-out - call 946-2053 that day to order take-out meals or order at the door when buying tickets.
Profits support local organizations and charities.
Financial News
Collections
Feb 3/4
In the Mail 5,195.00
Online 8,218.82
Env/Loose 6,179.50
Total $19,593.32
Contingency Fund
$2,027.00
Have you signed up with Kroger Rewards Program???
Holy Cross earns money each time you shop at Kroger and use your card. Connect your Kroger card to Holy Cross if you have not already!
Diocesan and Universal Church News
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Fr Sal will be installed as the Pastor of Holy Cross on Sunday, September 19th at the 11am Mass by The Most Reverend Bishop Barry Knesout. All are invited!
We have a New Confession Schedule!
See under "Parish News".
The Feast of our Lady of Sorrows follows the Exaltation of the Cross Why? Read HERE
Holy Cross website click HERE
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”It is easier for a camel to pass through the needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” -Gospel of Mark 10 : 25
Gus Lloyd is coming to Holy Cross this Saturday!!
Join us for a day retreat on Magnetic Christianity!
Saturday, October 16, 8:30am-3:30pm
Light breakfast and lunch included
Retreat is FREE but there will be an opportunity to make a good will offering to cover costs of the retreat.
The blind eyes but seeing heart of Bartimaeus. Mark 10:46-52
Veterans Appreciation Lunch! See below under "Fellowship".
Veterans Day Lunch on Sunday, Nov 7th at 12 noon. See below under fellowship to sign up.
To see the schedule and how you may become involved, see below.
To see the schedule and how you may become involved, see above left.
The Book of Life is in the Santuary for names of our faithful departed. Please add your loved one's name if not in it yet. We will pray for them this month.
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Come participate in these Mexican Traditions during Advent!
There will be sign up sheets to help at the Food Pantry table in the Commons or by contacting Catherine Madden: cmadden105@gmail.com to sign up
Mass Count
Dec 11/12
The Christmas Masses
are at 4pm and 10pm on Christmas Eve and 10am on Christmas Day.
2021 Jesse Tree Ministry
Elves Delivered! This past week Jesse Tree gifts, food, and even stockings for the younger children, were distributed to 77 households in our area. Families came from our parish community, as well as those referred to us by Interfaith Outreach Association, Lynchburg Social Services, Miriam’s House and McGurk House.
Thanks: Many thanks to all those who made the 2021 Jesse Tree Ministry a success!
We will resume distributing the monthly bags in the Commons the first weekend in February.
SYNOD group sessions available to share and listen about how we are Church. See below to sign up!
What is the Transfiguration?
Please return any books or videos checked out from The Holy Cross Library. It will be c losed for 2 weeks for "spring Cleaning" and reorginization.
Thank you!
We are so blessed to have Cathy as she is a committed parishioner and is involved in many ministries such as the Altar Guild, Greeter ministry, Fellowship to name a few. Welcome Cathy!!
To learn more about Diocesan YA activities, Click HERE.
Nurses will be available to take blood pressures after Masses the weekend of August 13th and 14th.
To learn more about the Orchard, click HERE.
The Diocesan Synodal Synthesis Report is available to review. Please click HERE to read it.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession, Mass and celebration is this Sunday at 2pm. All are welcome!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is this Thursday, August 3 at 7pm and First Friday Mass, Confession and Adoration will be on Friday, August 4th. All are welcome.
Please come worship our Lord in Adoration this Thursday pm and Friday am. All are welcome.
New Job Posting for Holy Cross.
See under "Parish News."
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, click
2024 Altar Flower Sign-ups in the Commons this weekend.
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS!!
DEC.17TH 2-4 P.M.
SANTA VISIT 2:30-3:30
201 SWEENEY CIRCLE, FOREST
COME CELEBRATE JESUS BIRTHDAY,
CRAFTS, SNACKS, TREATS AND CHRISTMAS STORIES
ALL ARE WELCOME !
Please see under "Parish News" if you are interested in making a last donation to Holy Cross this year.